Executive: Corporate Services (Re-Advertisement) at The Cross-Border Road Transport Agency

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• The Executive will be responsible for overseeing the direction and management of the Corporate Services Division. The Division includes  among others, Human Resources Management, Facilities Management,  Legal Services, and Communications. The Executive will be responsible for all major decisions affecting the work of the Corporate Services Division. The Executive will undertake direct management and leadership of staff reporting directly to him/ her, delegating responsibility where appropriate, and shall report to the Chief Executive Officer.

The successful candidate will be expected, among others to:

• Human Resources Leadership and Strategy: Lead and oversee the HR and Organisational Development functions, ensuring compliant and effective HR strategies, workforce and leadership development, skills planning, transformation initiatives, sound labour relations, and a positive organisational culture. Provide expert advisory support to executive management and relevant governance committees.
• Facilities Management: Provide strategic and operational oversight of facilities management, including premises, service providers, landlord and tenant relationships, and compliance with occupational health, safety, and related legislation.  
• Communications and Customer Satisfaction: Direct the communications function, driving internal and external stakeholder engagement, customer satisfaction initiatives, and effective positioning and promotion of the Agency’s brand.
• Legal Services Oversight: Oversee the legal services function, ensuring effective legal support to the organisation, interpretation of relevant legislation, contracts negotiations, drafting and vetting and sound advice to the Board, EXCO, and management on legislative and regulatory matters.
• General Leadership and Management: Provide overall leadership to the Corporate Services Division, ensuring effective operational planning, reporting, organisational change management, and delivery of strategic and ad hoc initiatives as directed by the CEO.

Job Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

Formal Qualifications:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in HR or an equivalent qualification (Industrial Psychology/ Labour Law / Communications / Business Management) at NQF level 7.
• Postgraduate qualification in HR or Business Management or an equivalent qualification at NQF level 8.
• Membership to a relevant professional body is required.

Experience:

• 10 years Senior Management experience of which 5 years will be managing at Executive level Corporate Services or related positions such as Human Resources.
• Interaction with Directors/Board will be an added advantage.
• Extensive, up to date knowledge of labour legislation and general HR Management processes.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Strategic Human Resources Management.
• Advanced knowledge of Employee Relations Management.
• Knowledge of Cross-Border Road Transport Act, its Regulations and all applicable legislation is an added advantage.
• Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations.
• Extensive knowledge of HR Legislation (labour laws, BCEA, EEA, OHSA etc.)
• Project Management Skills.
• Job profiling, Job Evaluations and Grading.
• Presentation and strategy development skills.
• Knowledge of facilities management and Occupational Health and Safety.
• Proficiency with HR software (HRIS, ATS, Payroll systems)